Paul Wright Author (31 results)

Mass market paperback. Condition: Good. First Printing [Stated]. xv, [1], 496 pages. Glossary. Index. Cover has some wear and soiling. The former assistant director of MI5 offers an account of British Intelligence, including his work on the Ring of Five and exposing Soviet espionage and the conspiracy to oust Harold Wilson from the office of Prime Minister in the 1970s. Peter Maurice Wright CBE (9 August 1916 - 26 April 1995) was a principal scientific officer for MI5, the British counter-intelligence agency. . Spycatcher was part memoir, part exposé detailing what Wright claimed were serious institutional failures he investigated within MI5. Wright is said to have been influenced in his counterespionage activity by James Jesus Angleton, counter-intelligence chief of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1954 to 1975. Wright worked as the first chairman of the new Radio Operations Committee (ROC) when it was formed in 1960. The technical staffs from the earlier separate and competitive British intelligence organizations finally began to combine their efforts, thus allowing the methods used in ENGULF and RAFTER to be expanded into domestic and foreign intelligence operations that would last into the late 1960s. According to Wright, MI5, MI6 and GCHQ had not functioned together or shared information as effectively since the war. In 1964, Wright became chairman of a joint MI5/MI6 committee, codenamed FLUENCY Working Party, appointed to find Soviet agents and moles in Britain. He regularly interviewed Anthony Blunt, a member of the Cambridge Five, trying to glean information from him about other Soviet agents. Peter Wright, former MI5 officer and Assistant Director drew on his own experiences and research into the history of the British intelligence community. Published first in Australia, the book was banned in England (but not Scotland) due to its allegations about government policy and incidents. These efforts ensured the book's notoriety, and it earned considerable profit for Wright. In 2021, the Cabinet Office was still blocking freedom of information requests for files on the Spycatcher affair despite the rule that documents should be released after 30 years. In Spycatcher, Wright says that one of his assignments was to unmask a Soviet mole in MI5, who he says was Roger Hollis, a former MI5 Director General. His book also discusses other candidates who may have or may not have been the mole. He explores the history of MI5 by chronicling its principal officers, from the 1930s to his time in service. Wright also tells of the MI6 plot to assassinate President Nasser during the Suez Crisis; of joint MI5-CIA plotting against Labour Prime Minister Harold Wilson (who had been secretly accused by Soviet defector Anatoliy Golitsyn of being a KGB agent); and of MI5's eavesdropping on high-level Commonwealth conferences. Wright examines the techniques of intelligence services, exposes their ethics, notably their "eleventh commandment", "Thou shalt not get caught." He described many MI5 electronic technologies (some of which he developed), for instance, allowing clever spying into rooms, and identifying the frequency to which a superhet receiver is tuned. In the afterword, he said that he wrote the book chiefly to work to regain compensation for losses of significant pension income when the British government ruled his pension for earlier work in GCHQ was not transferable. Wright wrote Spycatcher in Tasmania, after his retirement from MI5. He first attempted publication of his memoirs in 1985. The British government immediately obtained a court order banning publication in the UK, but the order applied only in the United Kingdom, and the book continued to be available elsewhere. In September 1987, the UK government applied for similar orders to prevent publication in Australia, but lawyer Malcolm Turnbull representing the publisher, successfully resisted the application, as he did on appeal in June 1988. English newspapers attempting proper reporting about Spycatcher's principal allegations w. Stuart Alan Becker (Author photograph) (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Warwick Castle Ltd 1990 large glossy paperback, 56 pp with many illustrations. Just read once by my wife Otherwise covers and inside in Excellent clean tight order, almost New. 24 hour despatch via Tracked. Full refund if not satisfied. A scan of this book is available on request.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 296 pp. Solidly bound copy with minimal external wear, crisp pages and clean text. Marks on fore edge. Paul Wright (Cover Photo); Scott Graham (Cover Design); (illustrator).

Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: ? Apress; Pub Date: 4/17/2014 Binding: paperback Pages: 308 First edition.

First Edition. Fine paperback copy; slightly dust-dulled. Remains well-preserved overall. Summary; The Courtauld Collection: A Vision for Impressionism' accompanies a landmark exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris exploring Samuel Courtauld's role as one of the great collectors of the twentieth century. The catalogue and exhibition showcase Courtauld's extraordinary collection, which will be on display in Paris for the first time in over sixty years. One of the finest collections of Impressionism anywhere in the world was assembled by the English industrialist and philanthropist Samuel Courtauld (1876-1947). During the 1920s, Courtauld acquired seminal works by all of the major Impressionists, from Renoir's early masterpiece La Loge to Manet's last great work, A Bar at the Folies-Bergere. His collection grew to include such iconic works as Gauguin's great Tahitian nude Nevermore and one of Van Gogh's most famous paintings, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear. Courtauld was particularly devoted to Cezanne and put together the largest collection of his work in the United Kingdom, including the epic Montagne Sainte-Victoire with Large Pine and one of the celebrated Card Players. After a decade of collecting, Courtauld gave the majority of these remarkable works to establish The Courtauld Institute of Art and Gallery in London. Physical Description; xxi, 346 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm. Notes; Published on the occasion of the exhibition held at the Foundation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France, February 20-June 17, 2019. Subjects; 1900-1999. Art Private collections. Art Private collections England London 20th century Exhibitions. Courtauld (Samuel) Collection. Courtauld (Stephen) Collection. Courtauld Institute Gallery (London). Courtauld Institute of Art Courtauld Collection. Courtauld, Samuel, 1876-1947. Courtauld, Samuel, 1876-1947 Art collections Exhibitions. England London. Essays. Exhibition catalogs. Fondation Louis Vuitton (Paris, France). Fondation Louis Vuitton (Paris, France) Exhibitions. Fondation Louis Vuitton (Paris, France) Expositions. Illustrated works. Impressionism (Art). Impressionism (Art) Exhibitions. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine paperback copy; slightly dust-dulled. Remains well-preserved overall. Summary; The Courtauld Collection: A Vision for Impressionism' accompanies a landmark exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris exploring Samuel Courtauld's role as one of the great collectors of the twentieth century. The catalogue and exhibition showcase Courtauld's extraordinary collection, which will be on display in Paris for the first time in over sixty years. One of the finest collections of Impressionism anywhere in the world was assembled by the English industrialist and philanthropist Samuel Courtauld (1876-1947). During the 1920s, Courtauld acquired seminal works by all of the major Impressionists, from Renoir's early masterpiece La Loge to Manet's last great work, A Bar at the Folies-Bergere. His collection grew to include such iconic works as Gauguin's great Tahitian nude Nevermore and one of Van Gogh's most famous paintings, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear. Courtauld was particularly devoted to Cezanne and put together the largest collection of his work in the United Kingdom, including the epic Montagne Sainte-Victoire with Large Pine and one of the celebrated Card Players. After a decade of collecting, Courtauld gave the majority of these remarkable works to establish The Courtauld Institute of Art and Gallery in London. Physical Description; xxi, 346 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm. Notes; Published on the occasion of the exhibition held at the Foundation Louis Vuitton, Paris, France, February 20-June 17, 2019. Subjects; 1900-1999. Art Private collections. Art Private collections England London 20th century Exhibitions. Courtauld (Samuel) Collection. Courtauld (Stephen) Collection. Courtauld Institute Gallery (London). Courtauld Institute of Art Courtauld Collection. Courtauld, Samuel, 1876-1947. Courtauld, Samuel, 1876-1947 Art collections Exhibitions. England London. Essays. Exhibition catalogs. Fondation Louis Vuitton (Paris, France). Fondation Louis Vuitton (Paris, France) Exhibitions. Fondation Louis Vuitton (Paris, France) Expositions. Illustrated works. Impressionism (Art). Impressionism (Art) Exhibitions. 1 Kg.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 176 pages. 6.14x0.48x8.97 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 192 pages. 5.50x0.63x8.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First printing of the first British edition. Book in fine condition; dust jacket with minimal signs of shelf wear, else fine. Fay Godwin (Author photo); Paul Wright (illustrator).

Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorMark Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in the intelligence community, including tours on the faculty of the Na. Wright, Paul (illustrator).

Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorMark Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in the intelligence community, including tours on the faculty of the Na. Wright, Paul (illustrator).

Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnEdward HampshireInhaltsverzeichnisIntroduction Strategic and operational context Sverdlov class (Project 68bis, Project 70E) Grosnyy class ( Kynda /Project 58) Admiral Zozulya class ( Kresta. Wright, Paul (illustrator).

Condition: New. In the years after World War II, new guided missile technology offered surface ships the chance to destroy airborne threats from afar, thereby preserving their role in naval warfare. This book examines the technology and combat performance of Britain s guid. Wright, Paul (illustrator).…

Condition: New. When the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyed Russia s battle fleet during the Russo-Japanese War, it marked the emergence of Japan as one of the world s major naval powers. This book outlines the history of the naval campaign against the Russian fleet.A co. Wright, Paul (illustrator).

Condition: New. During World War II, the United States built 72 light cruisers of various classes. This book examines every US light cruiser produced, including those of the Fargo and Worcester classes, which were actually complete after World War II had ended, tracing the. Wright, Paul (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 440 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorMark Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in the intelligence community, including tours on the faculty of the Na. Gilliland, Alan; Wright, Paul (illustrator). …

Condition: New. In the build-up to World War II both the United States and Japan believed their battleships would play a central role in battle, but after the Pacific War began in December 1941, the role of the battleship proved to be much more limited than either side exp. Gilliland, Alan; Wright, Paul (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 808 pages. 5.50x1.94x8.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 141 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.56 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 292 pages. 10.00x7.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 218 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 364 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Softcover, large format. Condition: excellent condition, new book. The air campaign that incinerated Japan's cities was the first and only time that independent air power has won a war. As the United States pushed Imperial Japan back towards Tokyo Bay, the US Army Air Force deployed the first of a new bomber to the theater. The B-29 Superfortress was complex, troubled, and hugely advanced. It was the most expensive weapons system of the war, and formidably capable. But at the time, no strategic bombing campaign had ever brought about a nation's surrender. Not only that, but Japan was half a world away, and the US had no airfields even within the extraordinary range of the B-29. This analysis explains why the B-29s struggled at first, and how General LeMay devised radical and devastating tactics that began to systematically incinerate Japanese cities and industries and eliminate its maritime trade with aerial mining. It explains how and why this campaign was so uniquely successful, and how gaps in Japan's defences contributed to the B-29s' success. 96 p. photos and illustrations, some in color.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 136 pages. 9.75x7.00x0.55 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 384 pages. 9.45x6.34x0.98 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair D.J. First Edition. CLEAN 1928 first edition very good+ hardcover with fair dust jacket.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1979 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 44 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 44.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1977 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 118 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 118.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1906 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 124 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 124 Language: English.…